Au fil de l'eau

1. Rivarennes, village de la Poire Tapée 
Speciality of Rivarennes, Poires Tapées are dried in the traditional manner in a wood oven. This ancient artisan product, which had disappeared by the 1930’s, was revived by a local association in 1988. Today, a number of artisans are developing a production based on the traditional methods which is presented in the « Maison de la Poire Tapée » scenography.

2. L'indre et le vieux Cher 
The Indre enters the Loire Valley at Bréhémont, dividing into a number of small branches. The Vieux Cher is an old branch of the Cher. The valley of the Vieux Cher is the ideal place for close observation of flora and fauna. You can also discover the « Bardeaux de l’Indre » natural area.

3. Bréhémont
This charming village offers a great view of the Loire and its islands. The variations in the flow of the longest river in France are a critical problem for the population living on its banks. A major nesting and migration site, the Loire is also very popular for boating activities. Bréhémont is the meeting point of the Loire à Vélo and Indre à Vélo routes. The hydrogen-powered bicycle can be hired here. Also note the metal work of art, which illustrates all the special features of Bréhémont.

4. Ancienne confluence du Cher 
During the 18th century, it was decided that the Cher should be diverted by closing it off at Rupuanne in the commune of Bréhémont and by building a dam-overflow at Villandry. This is how this part of the Cher became the Vieux Cher.